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Thousands of people gathered on the National Mall Sept. 24 for the Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum holds the history of Black people in this country from when they were carried in bondage on slave ships until present day. Along with President Obama and the First Lady, former President Bush and Laura Bush as well as former President Clinton attended the ceremony.
Lonnie Bunch, museum director
Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.)
President Obama
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser
Stevie Wonder The Freedom Bell from First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, Va.
Donald and Davidiera Hill, members of the historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, Va. Local students from D.C., Maryland and Virginia sing the National Anthem
Duke Ellington School of the Arts choir
Howard University Band
Victoria Garrett, Arianne Evans, Tanita Wiley, Anjelica Webster and Rikayyah Wilson
Jane Turner and Jeanne Fashina
Kim Farwell, DeYana Blacksher, Deborah Lowe and Anita all from Fantasy Tours
Shelia Jones, Robert Porter, Sheila Haylock, Symai Jones, Morgan Jones, Natale Jones, Prince Stanton and Mary Walton Photos by Rob Roberts
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The Afro-American, October 1, 2016 - October 7, 2016
Ava-Joey Burnett, WJZ Eyewitness News, was the mistress of ceremonies.
Landa Mclaurin, president, Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter and Michele McNeillEmery, president, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick receiving award
James Britton receiving award
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter, held its 27th annual Torchbearers Awards Breakfast this on Sept. 24 at Martin’s West in Baltimore. The breakfast pays homage to the power of leadership. The breakfast started with a processional followed by the introduction of Mistress of Ceremony, Ava-Joye Burnett of WJZ Eyewitness News. Senator Barbara Mikluski, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick and James Britton received the torchbearer awards. Rev. Dr. Joan Wharton received the Jewel award and the President’s Citation honored Melanie Hill Irby. Landa Mclaurin is the president of the Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter and Michelle Emery is the president of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Lawanda Edwards, Sonya Henson and Nicole Etienne
Sylvia Davis and Sylvia Tilghman
Lanette Davis and Teddy Coates Dr. Paulette Burgess, Chair Breakfast Committee
Harry Evans III and raffle winner of a fur vest, Merchelle Halsey, president, Anne Arundel Chapter
Bunny Wiley and Patricia Griffen
Sandra Edgecomb, Elaine Stone and Karen Barnes
Photos by Chanet Wallace
Dr. Joan Wharton receives the Jewel Award
Melanie P. Hill-Irby receives the President’s Award
Kiyah Elliott, Patricia Ruppert (Principal) and Kevona Bouknight from Sister’s Academy and Seance Johnson, Keon Garrison and Tracey Garretts from Friendship Academy in Cherry Hill
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter
The guests wore “Resort Casual Attire” to the 8th Annual Flip Flop Festivus on Sept. 23, which was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore. Flip Flop Festivus is a fund raiser for the Life and Breath Foundation. The host, Sean Hull, is the president and founder of the organization. Pete Gilbert (WBAL TV) was the M.C. The Attraction Band played Top 40, R&B, Beach Classics and Motown Classics.
The Attraction Band Sean Hull (Event Chair)
Photos by Anderson R. Ward
Mike Triplett, Tim Hackerman, Nancy Therrien and Ray O’Dwyer
Heather Wachenheimer and Krystal Morris
Kirk McEwen (98 Rock Radio)
Michael Bell, Denise Webb, Jacqueline Williams, Winnie Ryans, Rodney Hull and Sean Hull (Event Chair)
Wanda and Dr. Robert Draper
Qadry Ismail (Former Baltimore Raven)
Catonya Lester and Carol Lerch
Laura Queen and Sha Taylor Denise DeLeaver and Phyllis Reese
Ravens’ Cheerleaders Jackie B. and Amber Lynn